Easy Lemon Lentil Soup

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

45 mins

Total time

50 mins

This soup contains lentils and other pantry staples, so it's easy to make and is full of protein. Vegan and gluten-free.

Author: Angela @ Vegangela.com

Recipe type: Soup

Serves: 5-6

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• pinch hot red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1.5 cups dry red lentils
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (or cilantro / coriander), finely chopped

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan or dutch oven, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic and hot pepper flakes and cook for 5 minutes.
2. Add cumin, lentils, broth, salt & pepper, and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are tender and soup is beginning to thicken, about 30 minutes.
4. Stir in lemon juice and kale/spinach (if using). Serve sprinkled with parsley/cilantro.

Notes

Adapted from: http://www.lentils.ca/recipes/lentil-lemon-soup